- Spotlight:
Workforce Challenges Again Cited by CEOs as Top Issue Confronting Hospitals in 2023 - A “Don’t Miss” Congress Hot Topic Session: AHA Policy and Politics Update
- Build the Boston Cluster Into Your Summer Travel Plans
- Board of Governors Exam Prep
- Learn at Your Pace With Digital Self-Study Courses
Spotlight:
Workforce Challenges Again Cited by CEOs as Top Issue Confronting Hospitals in 2023
Workforce challenges ranked No. 1 on the list of hospital CEOs’ top concerns in 2023, according to the American College of Healthcare Executives’ annual survey of top issues confronting hospitals.
Financial challenges ranked second in the 2023 survey, and behavioral health/addiction issues ranked third. This is the second consecutive year that workforce challenges, financial challenges and behavioral health/addiction issues have ranked as the top three issues.
Workforce challenges is a category of concerns introduced to the survey in 2022 to better represent the multitude of workforce-related issues hospitals face. The category includes personnel shortages, which was hospital CEOs’ top-ranked issue in 2021, as well as staff burnout, among other workforce issues.
This marks the third year in a row that workforce or personnel challenges have been the top-ranked issue. Before that, financial challenges ranked first in the survey for 16 consecutive years.
In the survey, ACHE asked respondents to rank 11 issues affecting their hospitals in order of how pressing they are and to identify specific areas of concern within each of those issues. The survey was sent to 1,285 community hospital CEOs, of whom 241, or 19%, responded.
A “Don’t Miss” Congress Hot Topic Session: AHA Policy and Politics Update
ACHE hosts the American Hospital Association, as it takes a deep dive into the intricate and shifting world of healthcare policy and politics at the Congress on Healthcare Leadership. As hospitals and health systems continue to face unprecedented financial- and workforce-related challenges, efforts to protect patients’ access to care and coverage, enhance health equity, and drive health system transformation are at the forefront of AHA’s efforts.
Join us at Congress on Tuesday, March 26 with AHA leaders Richard J. Pollack, president/CEO, and Stacey Hughes, executive vice president, government relations and public policy, as they present a lively discussion on the healthcare policy and politics landscape. Moderated by Frank Sesno, American journalist, former CNN correspondent, anchor, and Washington, D.C., bureau chief, our presenters will explore the current state of healthcare policy and how it’s been impacted by the ongoing pandemic. This session will also focus on changes in healthcare policy and how that affects the healthcare workforce.
Other Hot Topics at Congress address strategy and innovation, including: AI, transforming healthcare access and affordability, transcending change and the case for optimism in today’s environment. To learn more or register, visit ache.org/Congress.
Build the Boston Cluster Into Your Summer Travel Plans
Make your plans now to attend the 2024 Boston Cluster July 29–31, where you can polish your skills, network with colleagues, and earn up to 24 ACHE In-Person Education credits.
Join us for in-depth, interactive seminars developed by respected healthcare experts as we discuss the rapidly changing future of healthcare. The Boston Cluster is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and mindset required to help lead your staff and organization toward future success.
While the event spans three days, there are several options for one or two-day seminars that allow you to create a schedule to suit your needs, or maximize your time by selecting multiple seminars and earn up to 24 ACHE In-Person Education credits toward FACHE® advancement or recertification.
A few of the sessions at the Boston Cluster include: “Delivery Disrupted: Innovations, AI, and Staying Ahead of the Curve in Healthcare;” “Addressing the Governance Conundrum: Building a Board that Leads and Follows;” and “Effective Crisis Leadership–Transforming Ourselves and Our Organizations for Success.” Other sessions focus on improving communication, retooling the future of healthcare and mentoring teams.
Besides building lasting connections with other healthcare professionals who share your values, the Boston Cluster will help you improve your leadership skills, gain confidence in making critical decisions and bring innovative solutions back to your organization. For a full description of the seminars and to register, visit the Boston Cluster.
Board of Governors Exam Prep
If you’re on the final step toward earning your FACHE® credential, you’ll find plenty of resources to help you prepare for the Board of Governors Exam in Healthcare Management. The Exam is designed to test your knowledge of healthcare management and your ability to apply it to real-world scenarios.
To begin your preparation, review the Exam Outline, which breaks down the different knowledge areas on the Exam by percentage and number of questions asked. To evaluate your level of skill, knowledge or competency in critical areas of healthcare management, use the ACHE Healthcare Executive Competencies Assessment Tool. This instrument can help identify areas of strength and those that may need additional skill development.
Additional resources to consider as you prepare include the:
- Virtual Board of Governors Exam Review Course.
- Board of Governors Exam Study Set.
- Board of Governors Exam Flashcards (with digital access).
- Board of Governors Exam Study Bundle.
If you’re still considering whether FACHE is right for you, join us for one of our FACHE Overview Webinars. The next one is March 14, from 1–2 p.m. Central time.
For more information about the FACHE credential, visit our website or contact the ACHE Customer Service Center at (312) 424-9400 or contact@ache.org.
Learn at Your Pace With Digital Self-Study Courses
Looking to fit professional advancement into your busy schedule? Try one of our Digital Self-Study Courses. Our library of digital courses allows you the freedom of independent study, while still earning you six ACHE Qualifying Education credits that can be applied toward ACHE advancement or recertification.
Courses explore timely topics, as well as healthcare management fundamentals, to help you advance your career. Relevant content focuses on subjects including: leadership, patient care and customer satisfaction, physician-administrator relationships, physician engagement, management and administration, strategic planning and financial management. You’ll also find that course topics correspond with books published by Health Administration Press.
When you purchase a course, you’ll receive instructions and course materials through ACHE’s learning management system, which is accessible through the “My Online Learning” section of your My ACHE account. You’ll have 180 days from the date of purchase to complete all course requirements, and course credit will be applied automatically after all course requirements are fulfilled. For questions or comments about the Digital Self-Study Courses, contact selfstudy@ache.org.